Tatjana de Kerros-BudkovMeet the government-backed VC funds that are hedging on Silicon ValleyThe news surfaced yesterday that Abu Dhabi Financial Group had made a sizable investment in 500 Startups– the Silicon Valley-based micro-VC…Apr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018
Tatjana de Kerros-BudkovinHerbs & TechnologyFrom food transparency to venturing: the new playing fields at the heart of Big Food and startup…The food landscape and its value chain has fundamentally shifted. New business models, technology, e-commerce and changing consumer…Feb 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018
Tatjana de Kerros-BudkovThis is what you can expect from the world’s largest tech fundDon’t be surprised that the launch of the world’s largest technology fund has gone completely under the radar. After all, amidst a $350…May 26, 2017May 26, 2017
Tatjana de Kerros-BudkovHow this VC just fueled the next ageism debate in Silicon ValleyDid a top VC just fuel the next ageism debate in Silicon Valley?Dec 30, 2016Dec 30, 2016
Tatjana de Kerros-BudkovRe: We’re failing.(3 emails sent by founders who called it quits)Jun 19, 2016Jun 19, 2016
Tatjana de Kerros-BudkovThe crowdfunding shake-up is great from startups- but is it a great deal for investors?That’s right, no more pledging $100 dollars to your favorite crowdfunded startup in return for a first-generation product, a measly t-shirt…May 15, 2016May 15, 2016
Tatjana de Kerros-BudkovPlunging early-stage deals, and a talent exodus: 2016 is a roller-coaster year for US startupsSo far, 2016 has been a roller-coaster ride for early-stage startups seeking equity financing.Apr 14, 2016Apr 14, 2016
Tatjana de Kerros-BudkovinDAYONE — A new perspective.What my dog taught me about entrepreneurship…and other anecdotesIn fact, the act of entrepreneurship has transformed to a watered-down version of its former self- explained through a series of anecdotes…Apr 11, 2016Apr 11, 2016
Tatjana de Kerros-BudkovWhy zombie start-ups will rise from the tech bubbleEntering ‘zombie-mode’ is historically the most common result for VC-funded startups.Feb 24, 2016Feb 24, 2016
Tatjana de Kerros-BudkovUS startup failure rates are declining- and its bad for the economyIt’s because of a diminishing death-rate among US start-ups that American entrepreneurship is struggling.Feb 17, 2016Feb 17, 2016